Success Stories

Real Stories of How Your Donation Makes a Difference

"I arrived at Halton Recovery House bedraggled and ashamed. I had no idea how to have healthy relationships or interact with others, and I felt this emptiness inside for I had no God in my life.

Now, because of what I learned about myself in treatment, I realize that I am worthy of all that recovery has to offer. I love life, people and most importantly myself. I truly believe that I am a child of God. I am not hard on myself and try not to take things too seriously. I try to help others understand that recovery is not just about staying clean, but involves practicing a program of change that encompasses ALL aspects of my life. My life is great, not because I’m rich or famous, or that all of dreams have come true, but because I have everything that I need today. I enjoy every moment of everyday, because I am alive and have a higher power to pray to for strength and peace. I have no words to express my gratitude."

~ William


"On October 29th, 2003 I began to exist in the world, and live again! 

This was the day I walked through the doors at Hope Place Centres; an experience, a home, and a family that forever changed my life and the lives of those around me.

Today, as a result of the spiritual transformation that took place in me, I have a voice that is loud and beautiful. Today I can DANCE, like nobody is watching!"

~ Marianne


"A year ago, I was leaving detox to enter your hallowed halls.  I can never thank you enough for everything you have done for me.  I am coming up on 16 months, and can’t imagine ever going back to my old way of life.  For that, I am extremely grateful."

~ Pat


"Without places like Halton Recovery House, there is no doubt that I would still be using, in jail, or definitely dead by now. Day and night I continue to thank my higher power, and regularly attend the Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous meetings.  I have just started sponsoring a gentleman last week, and continue to work my steps everyday, and practice these principals in all my affairs. I walk the walk today, where as before I talked the talk!"

~ Jamie Bouzan


"I came to Halton Recovery House on November 28th, 2003, a badly broken man, both financially and spiritually.  I had driven my once profitable Computer Consulting business into the ground, lost my house and all my possessions.  I was living in what was my dream home with my best friends, and I threw that all away for my next fix.  Heroin had taken control of my life and plunged me into a world of insanity. I did not associate with my real friends, I pushed my family away from me, and took up with so called friends that were only interested in the same things I was, drugs.

My life now is far from perfect, but it is a great deal better than the utter chaos I was living prior to Halton Recovery House.  I was given the tools on how to live again.  If it wasn’t for Halton Recovery House, I am sure that I would be six feet under.  AA has given me a new family with many new friends.  I can pick up the phone anytime if I need to talk with someone.  I have since written my memoirs of my life, which was a very painful but therapeutic exercise, and also aided in my recovery.  I still do not make my bed in the morning, but I have not stuck a needle in my arm since 2003.  I think that is a pretty good trade off, don’t you."

~ Craig York